throw pillow

noun

: a small pillow used especially as a decorative accessory

Examples of throw pillow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Think: decorative throw pillows, floral indoor/outdoor area rugs, comfy upholstered benches, and more, starting at just $10. Lauren Fischer, Southern Living, 27 July 2024 There’s nothing more luxurious than these throw pillow covers that have the most soft, velvety texture. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024 There are smaller, more affordable ways to upgrade your home, like an on-sale full-length mirror or this 49 percent-off throw pillow from Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Home. Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024 The 20-inch throw pillow is made with a luxuriously soft and silky Dutch velvet fabric and has charming bow ties for visual interest. Lauren Fischer, Southern Living, 27 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for throw pillow 

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Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of throw pillow was in 1926

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“Throw pillow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20pillow. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.

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